Recruitment Consultant - Construction Sector
CV-LibraryReading, BerkshirepermanentPosted: 19 March 2026
Apply NowITS Building People are a well-established recruitment agency specialising in the construction industry. We partner with top-tier clients, supplying them with Skilled, Unskilled and Construction professionals to ensure the success of their projects. With an established portfolio of clients and candidates, we are looking to expand our team in Reading by recruiting Recruitment Consultants who are passionate about the construction industry and delivering exceptional recruitment solutions.
The Role:
As a Recruitment Consultant at ITS Building People, you will play a pivotal role in managing and growing a high-performing desk, delivering recruitment solutions to meet the needs of our construction clients. You will be responsible for sourcing and placing top-tier candidates, building relationships with clients, and mentoring junior consultants. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven recruitment professional who is looking to take the next step in their career with a dynamic, fast-paced team.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage a dedicated desk, focusing on high-quality candidate sourcing and client delivery across the construction sector.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their recruitment needs and delivering tailored solutions.
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Source and recruit top-tier candidates for a variety of roles in the construction industry, from site management to specialist trades.
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Take responsibility for the full recruitment cycle, from job brief to offer stage, ensuring smooth communication with both candidates and clients.
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Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to ensure candidate pipelines are robust and high quality.
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Provide mentoring and support to junior recruitment consultants, helping to develop their skills and achieve team goals.
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Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets through sales and candidate placements.
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Stay up-to-date with market trends, competitor activities, and best practices in the recruitment industry.
Key Skills and Experience:
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Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant within the construction or similar sectors, ideally in a senior role preferred.
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Strong business development and client management skills.
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A track record of successfully meeting recruitment targets and driving growth.
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Ability to build and nurture long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
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Experience in mentoring or managing junior staff is highly desirable.
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A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a strong desire to succeed in a competitive environment.
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Knowledge of recruitment CRM systems and job boards.
What We Offer:
* Top 100 staffing company to work for!
* Competitive starting salary (£27,000-£45,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission)
* Preferred Suppliers to the biggest names in the Industry.
* Office with Parking in Central Reading
* Proven Track record of developing consultants.
* Ongoing Career Support, Training & Development programme
* Training & Development programme
* Progression Opportunities (Trainee to Director)
* Numerous incentive programmes and much more
The Role:
As a Recruitment Consultant at ITS Building People, you will play a pivotal role in managing and growing a high-performing desk, delivering recruitment solutions to meet the needs of our construction clients. You will be responsible for sourcing and placing top-tier candidates, building relationships with clients, and mentoring junior consultants. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven recruitment professional who is looking to take the next step in their career with a dynamic, fast-paced team.
Key Responsibilities:
*
Manage a dedicated desk, focusing on high-quality candidate sourcing and client delivery across the construction sector.
*
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their recruitment needs and delivering tailored solutions.
*
Source and recruit top-tier candidates for a variety of roles in the construction industry, from site management to specialist trades.
*
Take responsibility for the full recruitment cycle, from job brief to offer stage, ensuring smooth communication with both candidates and clients.
*
Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to ensure candidate pipelines are robust and high quality.
*
Provide mentoring and support to junior recruitment consultants, helping to develop their skills and achieve team goals.
*
Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets through sales and candidate placements.
*
Stay up-to-date with market trends, competitor activities, and best practices in the recruitment industry.
Key Skills and Experience:
*
Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant within the construction or similar sectors, ideally in a senior role preferred.
*
Strong business development and client management skills.
*
A track record of successfully meeting recruitment targets and driving growth.
*
Ability to build and nurture long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.
*
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
*
Experience in mentoring or managing junior staff is highly desirable.
*
A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a strong desire to succeed in a competitive environment.
*
Knowledge of recruitment CRM systems and job boards.
What We Offer:
* Top 100 staffing company to work for!
* Competitive starting salary (£27,000-£45,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission)
* Preferred Suppliers to the biggest names in the Industry.
* Office with Parking in Central Reading
* Proven Track record of developing consultants.
* Ongoing Career Support, Training & Development programme
* Training & Development programme
* Progression Opportunities (Trainee to Director)
* Numerous incentive programmes and much more